Christ the King celebration marks the end of the Liturgical Year and precedes the first Sunday of Advent. It is a great opportunity to use the weeks to come for preparation for Christmas.

In this Episode with Fr Gerard O’Dempsey, we discuss the liturgical customs and symbols found in our churches and practical ways of engaging the whole family in this time of the anticipation of Christmas.

As promised in the episode, below are a few useful links for  resources for individuals and families at this time:
ADVENT

https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/advent-at-home 

https://www.stjeromeonline.org/prayers-for-the-home-advent-wreath.html#:~:text=Leader%3A%20O%20God%2C%20by%20whose,then%20be%20sprinkled%20with%20water.

https://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/prayers/view.cfm?id=16

https://mycatholicprayers.com/prayers/advent-wreath-prayer/

LITURGICAL YEAR

https://www.macs.vic.edu.au/MelbourneArchdioceseCatholicSchools/media/Documentation/Documents/2025-Liturgical-Calendar.pdf 

https://universalis.com/australia/0/calendar.htm?year=2025&submit=View

https://www.australiancatholics.com.au/calendar

https://www.teachingcatholickids.com/the-liturgical-year-a-journey-with-jesus/